Medical Laboratory Technology Program Outcomes

THREE YEAR PROGRAM OUTCOMES

2021

2022

2023

3-YEAR AVERAGE

Certification Pass Rates

100%

86%

100%

95%

Graduation Rates

100%

86%

88%

91%

Graduate Placement Rates

100%

100%

100%

90%

Attrition Rate

0%

14%

29%

9%

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCY

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Collect specimens, determine specimen acceptability, and process biological specimens for analysis.

lab practical / clinical evaluation, employer surveys

Perform analytical tests on body fluids, cells and other products with accuracy and precision.

lab practicals/ clinical evaluation/ employer survey

Prepare and select necessary reagents, controls, and instruments used in routine procedures.

lab practicals / clinical evaluation

Describe the principle of basic laboratory procedures.

lecture exams/ clinical evaluation/ certification exam

Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate action within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated.

lecture exams/clinical evaluation/certification exam, employer surveys

Perform new procedures and techniques using acquired skills and basic scientific principles.

clinical evaluation, employer surveys

Identify normal and abnormal results and relate laboratory findings to common disease processes and treatment.

lecture exams/ clinical evaluation/ certification exam, employer surveys

Perform and monitor quality control. Take appropriate measures when quality control is not within predetermined limits. Describe means of assessing quality assurance.

clinical evaluation/ certification exam, employer surveys

Calculate results from supplied and/or obtained data.

lecture exams/ clinical evaluation/ certification exam

Following instruction the graduate should be able to perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or refer to appropriate source for repairs.

clinical evaluation, employer surveys

Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, and other health care professionals, and with the public.

clinical evaluation, employer surveys

Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.

clinical evaluation, employer surveys

Recognize and act upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.

voluntary attendance of seminars and clinical laboratory conventions, and demonstrating other means of staying current in the field, employer surveys, membership in professional organizations.

Adheres to appropriate safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Exams, student lab, clinical, employer surveys

Describe and abide by rules and regulations of clinical laboratory enforcement agencies.

Exams, employer surveys

Demonstrate or describe the process of data analysis and transfer using laboratory information systems.

clinical evaluation, employer surveys

Explain and demonstrate technical procedures and policies to students, lab personnel, or other health care workers.

student lab, employer surveys

Organize and prioritize work. Work under pressure of time and work volume, without sacrificing accuracy.

clinicals, employer surveys